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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,273.52, 132,368.66 and 32,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,273.52, 132,368.66 and 32,074 is: 48,095.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,273.52 : 132,368.66 = 32,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,273.52/132,368.66 = 32,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,273.52x = 132,368.66 × 32,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,273.52x = 4,245,592,400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,592,400.84/88,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,095.88

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